A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4361352 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4363395 epoch_slot_no: 195 block_no: 4361175 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5259 time: 2020-06-29 22:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2499bb942d6ea27f42552b7241d6f90c990c5dbcd1f7aabb25d68b39e09931Block Operator
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